BlueCore Shooting Center - Lakewood

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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina

You don't know where to buy 9mm, then. Factory (non reload) 9mm is $9-10.50 per 50.

Where? Help a member out!

There are at least 3 better indoor pistol ranges in the area over Cherry Creek. One of which is maybe 10 minutes from there. $15 to shoot + your own ammo.

Where at?

* Shoot me a PM if you dont want to post, I would be forever thankful!

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Walmart. Its the only reason I go there (and, apparently rope lights for the safe too!) You can get steel cased Tula for $9ish and I buy brass cased Federal 115gr FMJ for $10.50.

Since I'm carrying 147gr RA9T and getting into suppressors, I'm going to buy some American Eagle 147gr FMJ which translates to about the same price including shipping from sgammo.com

Firing Line is OK as long as you don't go on a Sunday afternoon or are sensitive about being mistreated by weary employees, or you aren't a dick (if you're not nice to them, they will not be nice to you). The Shootist (opposite side of Denver) isn't so great in the ventilation department but charge I think $17 if you use your own ammo, cheaper if you use theirs. They are usually less busy and have relaxed rules. Silver Bullet is pretty good, on the north side of Denver.

I don't know where you live, but if you're close to BluCore, Silver Bullet is pretty nearby. If you live near Cherry Creek, Firing Line is close. If you're in Littleton, Shootist is close. Silver Bullet even lets you shoot (25 yard) rifle.

None of the above have dumb ammo rules or time limits.

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Originally Posted by n8tive97

I would still rather join a club that has all ranges as an option, pistol, rifle, skeet and archery, but there is a 2 year waiting list for any of them within 25 miles of Denver.

My two cents.

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Golden Gun Club is still taking members, no waiting list.

As far as BluCore, I'm not going there. The ammo thing and the CCW thing are deal breakers for me. The private instruction thing, depending on what that really means, is also a no go for me. I have brought a number of friends and family that were first time shooters out to the ranges, and if I can't teach them safety and basic skills there, then I'm not going.

I'm giving serious consideration to either sending them an e-mail or calling them with my opinion on these issues. I would really like them to succeed, but they will have to make it convenient for me if they want my business.

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Originally Posted by n8tive97

but there is a 2 year waiting list for any of them within 25 miles of Denver.

My two cents.

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Golden, kiowa, and one north of DIA.. none of them have 2 year waiting list. They are all within 1/2 hour of denver downtown.

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Originally Posted by Storm

Golden Gun Club is still taking members, no waiting list.

As far as BluCore, I'm not going there. The ammo thing and the CCW thing are deal breakers for me. The private instruction thing, depending on what that really means, is also a no go for me. I have brought a number of friends and family that were first time shooters out to the ranges, and if I can't teach them safety and basic skills there, then I'm not going.

I'm giving serious consideration to either sending them an e-mail or calling them with my opinion on these issues. I would really like them to succeed, but they will have to make it convenient for me if they want my business.

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Thanks for mentioning the Golden Gun Glub, Storm. It's outdoors and even closer than the Lead Valley range, which I was considering. Indoor ranges have really gotten old for me, so I'll definitely be looking into this place too.

I dropped in yesterday.

One of the owners gave me a tour of the facility- it is very nice. He told me the ventilation system replaces the air in the handgun range every 90 seconds.

We talked about ammo, fees and options that locals have. He explained his views on the ammo situation, with liability of using improper handloads an issue.

He also said they are constantly evaluating policies.

I think if more folks went by and told them their views they would definitely listen.

I also told him about this forum and suggested that they consider a "discount" for the members here, maybe after joining this forum and becoming an "Industry Partner". He said he would consider it.

So I walked away with a good feeling about the place, but in my mind I'm not liking the $20 club fee on top of ammo you have to buy.

The handgun range was almost full though....

was their ammo stuff they reloaded? or factory ammo? if its the same price as walmart, i'll continue to just drive into the mountains for less than $12 bucks in gas.

Well...so far Blue Core doesn't have promising results. If a range REQUIRES that I shoot their ammo, I won't be going there...period. I reload to save money and shoot more often. I don't pay high $$$ range fees with a ton of restrictions attached to them. As another user posted, I'll just put $15 in my gas tank and drive to a free outdoor range to shoot. I am glad this forum has been active, so now I don't waste my time or $$$ going to this place. [Censor] them.

Absolutely. 24 bucks to shoot my "tactical rifle" and I have to buy their ammo? And I can't carry concealed on the premises? Screw them. My new place is only a couple-three miles from the Shootist anyway.

Yeah, they really need to sign up here and discuss this with the membership, or at least read these comments. Nothing like going into business with your head firmly up your ass and a "my way or the highway" attitude. There may be legal reasons for this nonsense, but they need to state their case.

The fear of bad reloads is ridiculous. Each bay has walls between it. The only person who should be getting hurt is the shooter, or the person standing over their shoulder. If something goes wrong with reloaded ammo, then ALL the liability falls to the person who reloaded the ammo. Requiring that people purchase ammo from them, only guarantees that they'll be wrapped up into a lawsuit should anything happen.


In reality, a good lawyer will sue everyone that they can anyway, but that is besides the point. Also, their insurance company could require them to force customers to purchase in store ammo. If that is the case though, then they need to shop for a new policy.